Back in 2001, we said:

...Enlarge Photo Cargo space is capacious, 74.4 cu ft with the rear seat folded, thanks to a rear suspension design that allows the spare tire to be stowed under the floor. The liftgate opening is extra-wide, and the rear window doesn’t have to be closed before you can lift the door up. With a short engine compartment, thanks to a transverse engine design, there’s greater than average room in the cabin. There’s room for five people without cramming, due to Mazda’s OptiSpace design that minimizes the amount of space required for mechanical... Read More